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*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Economist to Examine Tariffs and Central California Exports

Economist, Dr. Mark Evans, will examine tariffs and Central California exports at the free SBDC webinar on April 23 from noon to 1 PM
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Price: 
FREE
On this week’s free webinar, host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by economist Mark Evans, emeritus professor from CSUB. Dr. Evans will discuss the current status of tariffs and scope of exporting in central California counties, including the top 15 agricultural exports. He will also compare agricultural and nonagricultural small business statistics in Kern County to other central California counties and the state.   
 
Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at strategies to start, grow and expand existing businesses, and available capital resources. 
 
Questions from attendees will be taken. 
 
This marks the 343rd episode of the “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners. 
 
The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one help to small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to www.csubsbdc.com for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost.  
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.